Thunders Howl

“Another day, another grind…” I muttered, devouring a small pack of Great Baggi’s, a cold cousin to the Great Jaggi’s that used Sleep Toxin’s in their spit to knock out their prey, but a combination of Discord somehow being immune to it and me being a Mother that doesn’t understand what sleep means, they were all easy to take down. “Yeah, I’ll totally know who to murder to start this godhood quest…ugh!” I grumbled, finishing up my meal of seven Great Baggi’s.

[Seven Great Baggi’s Devoured

Protein Absorbed: Muscle Density increase by 200%

Calcium Absorbed: Bone Density Increased by 100%

Special attribute
Sleep Resistance level 1
New Gland acquired: Able to produce Sleep inducing chemicals from your own saliva that can be formed into a ball.]

“Cool.” I said with a smile.

“So, any thought on how you’ll complete Voodoo’s task?” Discord asked.

“Nope.” I shook my head. “With the vague ‘I’ll know who I need to kill when I see them’ being extremely vague, I’m just gonna hang out in the meantime, taking care of my kids and doing hunts.”

“Right. Well if that’s the case then shall we head back and take a rest or look for more jobs?”

“We can go back and rest.” I said honestly. “I want to check on my kids…and hopefully get some clue as to this vague person.”

With that we rushed back home, and once there I entered the nursery where my pups were playing with toys and one another in play fights and tug of war.

“Hey kids.” I said with a giant smile, already feeling my heart swell at how adorable all my pups are being.

Immediately all my pups rushed over to me. I kneeled down and picked one up-

“Ma!” I heard.

I looked down. “Who…who said that?” I asked, taking a shaky breath as I started to tear up at my pup’s first words.

Looking around I was wondering which of my- “Ma!” I saw Jack, my blue and pink striped baby boy speak like a bark.

I couldn’t help but smile, as I picked up Jack. “That’s right Jack, I’m your Ma…” I said, so proud and unbelievably happy to hear this.

I hugged Jack so happily as he licked my cheek, barking out little ‘Ma’s’ every now and then.

I gave them all a feeding, checked and changed those who needed it and put them all for naps as I walked back out, seeing Pinkie Pie feeding the cakes twins. “Oh, Hey Tina.” Pinkie said with a smirk.

“Hey Pinkie.” I said with a warm smile. "How you doing?"

“I’m okay. Almost reached the goal to rebuild Sugar Cube Corner. A few more jobs and the place will be good as new.”

“That’s good to hear…and for me, Jack said his first word! He said Ma!” I said, and sure was I being a little too enthusiastic about it? Yes, so sue me I’m happy.

“Oh that’s so great! They’re starting to say their first words.”

“Yep…and honestly I am…unreasonably happy about it and I don’t know why.” I said honestly.

“Your first children just spoke their first words, of course it’s a treasurable moment.”

“Yeah…it really is.” I said with a warm smile. “I’m…so happy…I never really thought about being a mother to be honest…”

“Most people don’t… I know Mrs. Cake sure didn’t.” Pinkie said, picking the twins up. “The twins were a complete surprise when they came around.”

“Mind if I ask…” I sighed. “What were the Cakes like? And…uh…mind if I ask about the uh…” I pointed to the wing’s and horn for the little Cakes, remembering being told they were both earth ponies so I’m a little confused. “I don’t know much about genetics and…sorry for any implications…”

“Oh, heh, well to start, both Mrs. Cake and Mr. Cake had Pegasus and Unicorn in their family lineage and genetics. Now, they’re several generations back but there, and when the twins here came around it was a one in a thousand chance fluke those old genes developed. Thus, Pumpkin is a Unicorn and Pound is a Pegasus. But the Cakes were nice ponies. When I first came to Ponyville they took me in and gave me a job.”

“Alright, thank you.” I sighed thankfully at hearing the first bit about genetics working like that. “And that’s good to hear…again, I’m really sorry…even if it might have happened anyway for whatever reason…I still feel very responsible for…this happening…”

Pinkie sighed, hugging the twins. “I keep thinking what would the Cakes do, and, honestly, I think it’s best if once I make enough to rebuild Sugar Cube Corner I stay doing that and try and raise them with some sense of normalcy. I know I’ll never replace the Cakes, and they… will get older, never remembering or knowing their birth parents, but I’ll share all my memories of their parents with them, and give them all my love and hope it at least can feel close to their parent’s love.”

I gently put a hand on Pinkie’s shoulder. “I…don’t know how hard it really is…but I’m here for ya Pinkie. If you need any help, I’m your gal.”

“Thanks. I know I can count on you and the others for help when I need it.” Pinkie said with a smile.

“And I’m sure there’ll be many things, like rebuilding Sugar Cube Corner, doing a delivery job as a side while I’m doing monster hunting.”

“Maybe. So, what are you doing exactly? Twilight said something about making your pet snake thing intelligent?”

“Yeah, Voodoo said something about my quest to ‘deal with someone’, and that I’ll know exactly who the moment I see them.” I answered, my own frisky parts of my brain still trying to figure out some silly innuendo to let the sexy pink mare know I’m willing to plow her if she needs the relief in some vague or innuendo style to not sound creepy.

"Sounds odd. So, what should we make for dinner?"

“Hmm, not sure.” I hummed. “Gonna have to look at what we have, cause while I’m always on the menu we need some variety.”

"Well aside from a lot of frozen monster meat we also have some new veggies and such I haven't seen before."

“Oh? What kinda veggies did you find?”

"A giant zucchini, some weird corn-carrot mix plant, a purple pepper that's really sweet and spicy at the same time, and an orange cabbage that has a lemon like taste to it."

“Well, those are indeed weird.” I nodded.

"Could probably make an interesting soup with them."

“Yeah, that sounds good.” I nodded. “Time to make us some soup.”

The next hour and a half Pinkie and I cooked our jumbo pot full of soup. Twi, Celestia and Luna were all up in Canterlot again and all getting a long well in their pregnancies. Starlight is off in the Crystal Empire visiting a friend and Fluttershy was visiting her parents in Cloudsdale. So it was just Pinkie and I for now.

After dinner and the leftovers we're out away I went and checked on the kids. Still asleep and thankfully no diapers needed changing.

With that I decided to sleep.

I was walking through some mountains, the cold air hit my skin and froze my bones, but I kept on. I was climbing it for… something.

Determination and focus was all that was on my mind. I needed it to keep this climb going less I fall off the mountain side.

With grit teeth and a huff I reached the summit where I came across the ruins of a small town or village. The cold had preserved the buildings but the winds and time kept them falling apart. Slowly, but soon stone and wood will fade away into rubble.

It used to be so lovely here.

I walked up and through the ruins. Corpses frozen in the cold preserved and never rotting eyed me as I walked. As if judging me for still being alive. Their pale lifeless eyes scorning and belittling me. Hating me.

I didn't blame them.

When I finally came across a cave what little strength I had left I hurried in, taking a rest as I began to light a fire.

This cave was my home now. Ever cold but not freezing, a humble shelter atop a mountain with the dead.

It felt like forever ago when the Monsters appeared, freezing the air and little land there was to this barren place. We were rebuilding. We were finally getting it right. It wasn't fair.

It wasn't fair.

It wasn't fair.

It wasn't fair!

My fist hit dirt and I tried not to cry. Even with the fire, the cold in the air would freeze the tears to my face. I don't need that now…

Why did this happen?

With a sigh I pulled out what little food I managed to find. Griffin scones. Gilda's bakery did so well…

I remember the smell of them fresh from the oven.

With a sigh I bit into the stale, half frozen pastry. It at least had decent flavor still.

"My offer still stands." I looked up, seeing the pale, corpse like being leaning against the other side of the cave, across my fire.

"I've told you no." I repeated.

"You'll die here without my help." She reminded.

"Maybe I should die… I should have…"

"Now now, would your poor friend Gilda want that? Or that little spitfire Gabby?"

"Doesn't matter… they're dead." I spat.

"Ah, but that orphan Gallus lives."

"At least I know he's happy far away from here. Gruff, Gilda, Gabby, Gula, Gark, Gus… this place isn't his home. Wasn't before, now it's just a sad memory."

"Then why don't you leave?"

"Because… it still is my home. I saw what it was and finally saw what it was becoming."

"I can help you bring it back."

"Sure, and all it's gonna cost is my soul right?"

"Among other things." The corpse chuckled. "Normally, I'd go after far more… opportunistic types, but you, well, I can see you're capable of anything so long as it's to achieve your goals. So why not help me with mine? You help me and I help you. Simple as that."

"Why have me do your dirty work? Don't you got someone else for crap like that?"

"I prefer a native, especially when it's not directly my project." She explained. "Makes things so much more interesting. So much more fun and prolonged."

"And if I help you what happens to me?"

"You'll be one of my servants. Bound to me and my work for so many years or more depending on factors."

"Like?"

"How much you enjoy the work. Why you took the job and things like that."

"... How long would I have to work for you?"

"Hmm, well your motivations and drive, reasons and such… let's say ten years. But, should you fail or die on the job, I will add ten more."

"Wouldn't dying mean… right, you'll own my soul and just bring me back…"

"Bingo little bird, but I can bring back all the lost Griffins, and if you finish your ten years, or more, you'll be returned to live with them as a normal mortal Griffin."

"So… don't Fuck up, don't die, last ten years… and I'll be doing what?"

"Spreading my monsters across the land, and killing any up and coming Hunters. Maybe some light recruitment should someone look worth the effort."

"... Fine. Deal."

"Pleasure to have you in service Greta."

I yawned as I woke up, having the weirdest dream about raisins and disco.

I stretched, several joints popping and once they all were done popping I checked on the nursery, my pups were asleep but starting to stir.

I smiled, gently moving over to the slowly stirring puppers and ready to start the day for them all. “Morning my wonderful pups.” I said softly and sweetly, never gonna get tired of waking up to all my wonderful pups.

Before I feed any of them I changed the diapers, cleaned them up, got fresh ones on them all and fed them. Once they're full I burp them and put them all in their playpen.

With the pups taken care of I went to get myself some breakfast and found Pinkie was up already too, making eggs, pancakes, and hash browns.

“Morning Pinkie.” I said with a yawn. “Breakfast smells delicious.”

"It's almost ready. Take a seat and I'll serve." She said.

I took a seat and picked up the paper. Things have been going well it seems.

"Well, so far things are going well." I said honestly.

I flipped through the paper, Pinkie giving me a mug and my food before grabbing hers and sitting across from me. "So, I was wondering… are we a herd or?"

“I believe it’s the pony version of a harem right? A polyamorous relationship and all that?” I inquired. “Cause if so, then I would love to be in one cause…that is both a bit of a dream and…fetish of mine…”

"Oh, cool! But um, I'm thinking Harem and Herd have slightly different meanings than what you're thinking." Pinkie said as she took a bite of some hash browns.

“Well, what are the differences?” I inquired. “What’s special about Herds?”

"Well, for a Herd, it's a mix of context and situations. See, in old ponish, the word for Family used to be what we now call Herd. Herd basically means your family, so saying your part of a herd doesn't mean you're part of it as say, you and Fluttershy would be, it could refer to being a close friend, sibling or child born to or adopted to the herd, or just really close friends with the members of it. It's a mix of meaning and context. Herds often have a form of hierarchy to them too."

“Ah…Harem is more of a ‘Lover’ kind of situation.” I said sheepishly. “More so a Polyamorous relationship if that makes sense, multiple consenting parties in the same romantic, or sexual, relationship…I suppose ‘Harem’ is just a broader term now instead of it being a house or secluded house specifically for women.” I shrugged.

"While it's common to start a herd with romantic intentions with one another, majority have a couple or two in them, there can be multiple relationships independent from one another within the herd as a whole. It's not just a group of ponies who enjoys each other in sex and such. Some herds are made up entirely of Asexual ponies who stuck together for company and as a means of starting a family."

“Right…Harem for me is the romantic side of things, and Herd is just a community.” I said simply. “Which is fine.” I shrugged, though that did dash a bit of my dream of a harem but different cultures and really should have thought about if they still worked with how ‘feral’ ponies and the like worked.

"Besides, with how you described your Harem, wouldn't that also make you and your brother romantically involved? He is the dad of Twilight's, Celestia's, Luna's and Starlight's foals."

That made me shudder.

“Ugh…I remember being told that, due to the kind of Zinogre I am, a Den Mother, Incest doesn’t mean anything but…that’s one boundary we will never cross. Sure, we’ve shared sexual partners and…the one person we were romantically involved with…” I winced at the memory, shaking my head bitterly.

"Well, in any case, herds are how things work here and I think it would be better for you two as well."

We finished our meals, I checked, fed, burped and cleaned my babies one more time and let them back to playing. Today Applejack was going to babysit them for me and once she arrived I was off to Shopkeep and was looking through jobs.

Hmm. No, too far… no, too many days away. Damn it, not much here…

“Damn it…” I grumbled. “Nothing here today, everything’s too far or would take too long…” I scratched my head, trying to think of what I can do, cause even with my super speed this would take too long.

I sighed, picking up a simple low payout quest. Just gathering some herbs.

I headed outside the walls, armor and weapon equipped and began looking for the herbs.

Maybe I can hunt and sell what I catch? Would be better than this.

“Well…maybe it could work?” I hummed, deciding to do just that as I thought of Monster Hunter logic. “Gathering Herbs and Material’s could get me some money or points at the shop…” I hummed.

I gathered the herbs I was looking for for the job and began looking around for something to hunt to sell. Hmm, maybe something with a lot of hide and meat. That would sell the best.

“Hmm, what kind of animal or beast could I find?” I hummed, sniffing the air for anything desirable.

I wandered around, seeing mostly small fry and such. Hm. Well, definitely something big… something I can also drag back to town easily enough.

"Well, got something." I muttered, heading off to find that sudden big thing, readying my Magnetic Spike.

As I ran towards the scent I came across a pack of Arzuros. I smirked. Perfect.

"Alright, let's get to bear hunting." I muttered, grabbing my gravity gun and firing a bullet at one of the blue bear monsters, seeing it connect and putting a positive charge on it. "Let's go!" I said, using my Magnet Spike to launch me forward at high speeds as I shifted into my feral form and practically body slammed that one specially.

They put up a fight in futile effort as the whole pack was dealt with in less than an hour.

Hauling the pack of twelve was tricky, but I managed.

"So, twelve Arzuros corpses… that's two hundred thousand credits." Shopkeep said.

“Holy shit…” I blinked in awe. “That’s…a lot of money…”

"Eh. These are fairly valuable. Hide makes good armor and leather. Meat sells well and the bones make for good ore."

"Yeah, that is good." I nodded. "Oh, and I also finished the quest." I said, putting the herb’s and the quest paper down. “So looks like I might need to think about whether I should just devour a monster to get all the benefits or just pawn it off for a lot of money.’

"Eh. Your choice."

“That’s fair.” I nodded. “So, mind if I ask if you have any rumors on who I should be dealing with for Voodoo’s side quest or is it still ‘you’ll figure it out’?”

"Nope."

"Cause of course not…" I grumbled. "Why can't things ever be simple…" I shook my head bitterly.

"Cause then there'd be no challenge, growth or struggles for you to endure and mature and grow as a person."

I rolled my eyes. "Yes, cause being told something so vague it'll pretty much never happen is a great way to do all those things…" I said, knowing I was being a bit snippy with it but it's a thing that's bugging me and having absolutely nothing to go on just makes it overall pointless.

"It's not my department so why are you complaining to me?"

I sighed. “Cause you might know something considering your the Shopkeep and also the one people go to to turn in their quests?”

"Yeah, but monsters and enemies aren't my department. That would be Pain."

“And that’s someone I’m very concerned with meeting considering she’s the one that’s causing half the planet to get murdered…”

"Yup. So, gonna spend anything?"

“Might as well see what I can get with all the money I have.” I said, wanting to browse through some stuff.

There was Monster Hunter weapons, some armors, potions, hmm… maybe… oh, they do have baby stuff. Pop up books, toys, more diapers, yes, what the… Milker… hmm… now do I buy that or no…

“How much is the Milker?” I inquired.

"A thousand credits."

I hummed, but decided to just go with it. “Mind if I buy the Milker?”

"Sold." I got the Milker, some more diapers, clothes and toys for the kids, and some frozen pizzas cause not cooking tonight.

I got home and checked up on the kids. All were asleep, AJ reading a book in the nursery chair. "Howdy Tina." She greeted me.

“Hey AJ.” I said quietly. “How you doing? And I hope the kids weren’t too rowdy for ya.”

"I'm fine, and the little ones were alright. I read them a few stories and they tuckered out shortly after."

“Glad they weren’t being tough.” I nodded. “But found a good way to make money if Quest’s aren’t cooperating.”

"Sounds good. Well, I best head back to the farm now. See ya around then Tina." AJ said with a wave as she left.

I waved her goodbye and went to check on the pups. They all were sleeping soundly. With a nod I placed their supplies nearby and brought out the Milker.

I blushed as I looked at the big machine. There was a suction cup for each nipple on me and it held twenty gallons before needing to be emptied…

Well… this is gonna be… different.

“Never thought I’d be doing this…” I muttered, gently starting to put the suction cups on my breasts. “Maybe I could sell this as well?” I muttered, making sure it was fully connected onto my breasts before turning it on.

I yelped as it began to work, the suction pulling milk out of me harder than the pups ever drank… or past bed mates…

Crap why is it turning me on?!

Fuck it where are my toys!?

Okay, well we have milk… forever, and that thing leaves my tits a little sore but… in a good way.

With all the… bottled milk, after my shower and… changing my bedsheets I tried bottle feeding the pups.

They all acted like I insulted them. Weaning them to soft food later is gonna be fun…

Once I fed them all, burped and changed those who needed it I put them all into their playpen and went to start those frozen pizzas.

"So glad pizza exists here…" I sighed. "Sadly losing gods gift of pepperoni but I can make due…"

I put the first two in and went to grab a book. Let's see… Ins and Outs of Classical Trumpets? Potions and Spellcasting; Beginners Guide. Checklist 101?

I chuckled. Really Twilight?

"Silly silly book worm." I chuckled. "Jeez, does she have a book for everything?"

I picked the Checklist 101, finding it funny.

When I pulled it, I heard a 'click' and the bookshelf swung open, revealing three bookshelves in a small box, and behind the swung open Bookshelf was another bookshelf.

Hidden mini library? Okay, let's see…

Oh… oh… oh if these titles are right….

I found Twilight's porn stash!

"Oh Twilight~, I didn't think you'd be into some of this." I giggled, already looking over many of the titles to see what kinda fetishes she has.

Let's see… uh huh. Uh huh. Uh huh…. Uh… huh… woah… damn Twilight you're a real closeted pervert. I'm not sure how much of this is even possible with magic… but I am willing to find out~

Oh that's new.

I spent some time reading a pure smut book til the first batch of pizzas were ready. I bookmarked my place and went to the kitchen.

"Hey Tina." Pinkie said as she walked into the house.

“Hey Pinkie.” I said with a smile. “How you doing?”

"Good. I finally got all the money together to have Sugar Cube Corner rebuilt and the property in my name and everything." Pinkie said with a smile.

“That’s great to hear!” I said happily, genuinely glad to hear Pinkie got everything settled. “Glad to know that everything’s squared away with that.”

"I know, I was expecting it to take much longer, but turns out with the renovations to the town the property dropped in value so I was able to pay for it and the reconstruction cost."

”Awesome.” I nodded. “I was about to ask if you needed some money help cause I still have well over a hundred grand extra worth of credits I can turn into bits if need be.”

"I'll be fine. While they rebuild it I can save up and have a hefty savings to stock up on ingredients for the bakery and have some in reserve in case. But, I guess if it's alright with you and Twilight the Twins and I keep living here?"

“Sure, you can stay as long as you need.” I nodded. “And I’m sure Twilight would be okay with it to.”

"Well, I just figure… ya know, a herd would be better for the twins and… as much as it will make me happy to see Sugar Cube Corner back and restored to how it used to be, but I know it won't be the same. And I don't think I could handle being there at night, just the twins and I."

I gently put a hand on her shoulder. “You’re not alone Pinkie…we’re here for ya. Trust me…as someone that can never go back to her original home and…has had something happen that feels world shattering, being with friend’s and those you care about is the best thing at the moment.”

"Thanks Tina… I'll make something nice for you after dinner, alright?"

“Thank you.” I nodded. “I wanted to be lazy today and just have some frozen pizza, but thank you for the wonderful cooking.”

We ate our frozen dinners and Pinkie got to baking.

I sat in the nursery, the kids all sleeping as I continued reading one of Twilight's dirty smut books.

I got halfway through when Pinkie came in, a plate of large fluffy looking cookies in tow. "Here you go." She said with a smile.

The smell was amazing. I was glad I learned I'm not allergic to chocolate.

“Oh chocolate, how I’ve missed you.” I sighed, grabbing one of the fluffy cookies and biting into it.

It was extremely soft, almost more akin to a freshly baked donut rather than a cookie. The chocolate chips melted into goo instantly as I chewed.

This was heaven.

“Oh-ho-ho~ my god…” I moaned in pure bliss.

"Glad you like it." Pinkie said with a smirk. She took one for herself and drank from a cup of milk.

I eyed her cup… uh… is that…

“Uh…” I gulped down the baked good that was almost as good as sex. “Where…did you get that cup?” I asked nervously.

"The fridge. There was gallons of milk in there and I used some to make the cookies." She said.

I eyed the other cookies… I mean, I know my breast milk tastes good. Luna, Celestia, Twilight and Starlight have all said as much but… huh…

Kinky.

“Alright…so you just used…and are drinking, my Breast Milk…” I brought up carefully. “And the fact I think it’s kinky…well, I’m not surprised by that fact.”

"I figured. I saw your new milker earlier." I blushed. "Mind if I use it for the bakery when we open?"

“I mean…I was planning on trying to sell some of it cause I make…gallons…” I said sheepishly. “But sure, if my breast milk can make sweets like that? Ho boy.”

"Great! I… don't suppose you'd let me sample the product right from the tap sometime~?"

“We can do it right now if you want.” I answered with a cheeky grin. “Mommy’s always ready~.” I said seductively, oh so loving the fact that I can say that and it be a hundred percent true.

I woke up happily cuddling the pink mare in my arms. Honestly I needed that and cuddling is just so… nice.

Pinkie woke up too, giving me a kiss. "Morning~"

“Morning~.” I yawned but smiled happily. “This is nice…and I really needed that…”

"Same. I needed something to help me relax. After yesterday I figured I earned some of the more adult fun~" Pinkie said, giving me another kiss. "I have to admit, I wish my coat was as soft as your fur."

“I kinda blame me being a Den Mother for how soft and fluffy I am.” I chuckled. “And if you ever need some ‘adult partying’, I’m your gal.”

"Well, I wouldn't mind if I got to stay here and use you as a bigger than me body pillow."

“Always up for it, cause cuddles are always nice.” I said with a giant smile. “Also…you have no idea how much I needed this…”

"I figured. You aren't exactly quiet when using your toys at night." Pinkie said with a chuckle, making me blush.

“S-sorry…” I said sheepishly. “My libido is very…rough sometimes, and it especially sucks that I’m guaranteed to get pregnant every time I sleep with a guy…” I sighed.

“What about with other girls?"

“I…don’t know…” I said carefully. “Being a Den Mother is…weird. And while I am very happy to be able to eat some plump peaches…something in the back of my head makes me think that there’s this small chance of getting pregnant even with a woman.” I sighed.

"Maybe ask Shopkeeper? Cause, if so… neat, But I'm gonna be a papa!"

“I don’t think so, cause I’m not in my feral form and…I don’t have a baby bump, and while that would be nice,” I nuzzled the pink mare. “Well…are you ready to be a papa?”

"I'm already raising Pound and Pumpkin and when Flutters gets back I want her to put a baby in me so, why not? Big family!"

“Well…that is true.” I said honestly. “And yes, I’m also going to get Flutters to put another litter in me…toys are fine, but I need actual dick…”

"So, should we get up and check the kids or wanna see if we can get another roll in before they wake up?"

“My motherly instincts say no…but my horny and loins say we need another roll in.” I said, very mad at both my instincts waging war in my head.

Pinkie happily kissed me again before planting kissing down my neck, torso, and…

I felt better this morning than I have in a while.

Once my morning roll in the sheets with Pinkie ended I went to tend to the babies immediately. Changing, cleaning, feeding them all and giving every single one a kiss on the head before putting them in their play pen while I went to get Breakfast.

Pinkie was feeding the twins their soft foods, plates of left over pizza and cookies. "Well, with me no longer needing to go out and hunt and such and the repairs and rebuilding is gonna take a few months, looks like I can stick around here and look after your pups and the twins."

"Which that's good." I nodded. "Though I still have to look for quests and stuff like that, and also any rumors for this mystical person that I have to fight." I rolled my eyes. "So gonna have to get stronger for all that."

"Alright, and I'll be here." Pinkie said. "Just remember, I'm looking forward to when you come back until you get a baby bump from me~"

I gulped, smiling dumbly as I ate my breakfast, kissed Pinkie goodbye and rushed to Shopkeepers.

I felt… nice. A bit fluttery… kinda reminds me of…

I stopped in my tracks, putting a hand on my chest as I remembered…

"We're fucking done you god damn liars!"

"No…it's not like that…" I muttered, growling as I shook my head. "God damn it…why don't you believe us?" I shook my head as I ran towards Shopkeep’s place, hoping me doing this can…help me ignore the pained and betrayed look that haunts me.

I entered the shop and saw Shopkeep playing on a Switch.

“Sup.” I said to Shopkeep. “How ya doing?”

"Board as usual." They shrugged.

“And…what would make you not bored?” I asked carefully.

"Don't ask questions you don't want answers to." He replied.

“Right…” I said carefully. “So, any new quests or jobs?”

"Yup." He pointed to the job board. I turned and looked and- Holy crap!

Yesterday there were so few now there's hundreds!?

“The fuck happened here?” I asked in mild panic.

"More monsters. More jobs." Shopkeep said.

“Well…that’s fair.” I nodded. “Just need something to do to…get my mind off of things…”

I went up to the board. Most of these were simple kill and reduce population missions… I can do this, sell the bodies, oh and here's a retrieval mission. Train lost a cargo box rushing through and they want someone to retrieve it. Alrighty then. This and the bodies of the monsters I can sell will get me more credits… yeah, this will be very profitable.

“This is gonna be one hell of a payday…and one hell of a boost in power…” I muttered, knowing I can at least devour a bit of what I kill depending on how big the pack of monsters are.

To be continued...